Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens

Useful Information

Event dates

14 January - 22 December 2024
Sundays Only
Price

$40 – Two-hour sessions
$50 – Three-hour sessions
Bookings essential
Location

Meet at the Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Duration

2 - 3 hrs
Session Times

10am
Two-hour sessions
Sun 24 Nov
Sun 8, 15, 22 Dec

10am
Three-hour sessions
Sun 17 Nov

Forest Therapy at Melbourne Gardens

Sunday 14th January - Sunday 22nd December 2024

Originating from Japan, shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy, is a preventative health practice that immerses your senses in nature. This guided wellbeing experience will bolster your mental and physical health by reducing stress levels, regulating pulse and blood pressure and elevating your mood.

Recognised as a public health practice in Asia and Europe, forest therapy is gaining global acclaim as an evidence-based, cost-effective and natural remedy – a ‘green prescription’ for a healthier you. Surround yourself with biodiversity from across the globe at Melbourne Gardens.

This activity involves walking approximately 1.5km across the duration of the session. The walking route includes some mixed surfaces as well as off-path grassy areas. Please keep this in mind when making your booking, and feel free to get in touch if you are unsure.

Presented by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, In My Nature and the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).